Anthony Joshua has revealed the injuries he covered up to become heavyweight champ

And just like Monty Python’s Black Knight, Joshua reckons it would take something more than a mere flesh wound to force him to withdraw from a fight.

From a dodgy massage to a broken back, AJ has constantly had to ignore the pains of professional boxing to power his way to the top of the pile.

And while he has no doubts that Bulgarian Pulev was right to call off their planned bout at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, he also claims it would require serious medical advice to dissuade him from ever entering the ring.

As he prepares for his 20th pro fight, Joshua said: “If you only knew all the injuries I have faced in camp.

“I had glandular fever against Dominic Breazeale last year and I fought Michael Sprott with a fractured back in 2014.